Kicks

?A brilliantly written and illustrated ode to sneakers and sneakerheads, young and old. A gift to us all.? ?Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author
A fun, lyrical debut picture book, Kicks is an essential read for sneaker fans of all ages, from award-winning poet Van G. Garrett and New York Times bestselling illustrator Reggie Brown.
This is a love letter to sneakers. But not just any sneakers. Only the flyest, floatiest, you-est kicks you can get?the ones that let you soar!
This colorful, rhythmic adventure has something to offer anyone who prizes a great pair of shoes and any reader who loves to play with words.

About the author

Van G. Garrett is the author of Kicks, his debut picture book, and Juneteenth. An acclaimed poet, he won the Poetry Question National Chapbook Contest for Scrap and the Best Book of African American Poetry from the Texas Association of Authors for 49: Wings and Prayers. He is a musician and visual artist.
Reggie Brown loves drawing vivid scenes of Black children and families that include expressive, unforgettable characters that make children and adults want to read and reread those stories. Reggie also has a passion for stories with genres like fantasy, superheroes, and science fiction. When Reggie isn't drawing, he loves exploring San Diego, California, watching anime, and hanging out with his wife, Demi, and min pin, Bruce. 

Summary

“A brilliantly written and illustrated ode to sneakers and sneakerheads, young and old. A gift to us all.” —Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author
A fun, lyrical debut picture book, Kicks is an essential read for sneaker fans of all ages, from award-winning poet Van G. Garrett and New York Times bestselling illustrator Reggie Brown.
This is a love letter to sneakers. But not just any sneakers. Only the flyest, floatiest, you-est kicks you can get—the ones that let you soar!
This colorful, rhythmic adventure has something to offer anyone who prizes a great pair of shoes and any reader who loves to play with words.

Additional text

"A brilliantly written and illustrated ode to sneakers and sneakerheads, young and old. A gift to us all."  —Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times best-selling author   "Garrett and Brown have crafted a fresh and delightful anthem not just to shoes but also the magical way they make us feel."  —Oge Mora, Caldecott Honor winning author of Thank You, Omu! and Saturday   "Fresh and fly with art that shines, Kicks is an ode to the perfect shoe for you."  —Kwame Mbalia, New York Times best-selling author

Product details

• Authors: Van G. Garrett
• Assisted by: Reggie Brown (Illustration)
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 7
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 19.04.2022
• EAN: 9780358118107
• ISBN: 978-0-358-11810-7
• No. of pages: 32
• Weight: 454 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Story books, fairytales, sagas, rhymes, songs; Children’s / Teenage general interest: Boys and men, Children’s / Teenage: Poetry, Children’s / Teenage general interest: City and town life, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Clothing and fashion, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Boys & Men, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / New Experience, JUVENILE FICTION: Lifestyles / City & Town Life, JUVENILE FICTION: Poetry (see also Stories in Verse) *, JUVENILE FICTION: Clothing & Dress, JUVENILE FICTION: Diversity & Multicultural, Relating to African American / Black American people